[Pic] This is where my groundstrap should be right? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 05:38 PM

??

**Captkaos** · 03-05-2004, 05:45 PM

yes

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 05:49 PM

ok...it's CUT, and I don't remember EVER cutting it, so HOPEFULLY when I replace it today, it will fix some of my small electrical problems....

PHOENIX · 03-05-2004, 07:38 PM

Dont hook it to that spark plug wire

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
Dont hook it to that spark plug wire

hahaha, I know. I was just drawing that arrow to show that it connects to the back of that head.

bigblock73 · 03-05-2004, 08:22 PM

Is that cork on your firewall??

TwinTurbo · 03-05-2004, 08:32 PM

Me thinks those little wire separators should mount on a bracket

toytruck · 03-05-2004, 09:40 PM

Run a new Battery cable size ground from the starter to the frame.

*mike reeh* · 03-05-2004, 10:26 PM

since we're nitpicking, who puts PCV on the passenger side? guh-heyyy

mike

bigblock73 · 03-05-2004, 10:28 PM

Is that a small twig or leaf jammed under the spark plug wires? :p

*1FaastC10* · 03-05-2004, 11:25 PM

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Originally posted by toytruck
Run a new Battery cable size ground from the starter to the frame.

why not just bolt it to the head where its supposed to go?

there are enough wires going to the starter to begin with, doesnt make much sense to add more. besides, grounding it to the starter, all you're really doing is grounding it TO the block THROUGH the starter.

Tim, it looks as if your assumtion is correct in the pic you posted.

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 11:55 PM

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Originally posted by mike reeh
since we're nitpicking, who puts PCV on the passenger side? guh-heyyy

I do, cuz I have my Fresh Air thing on the drivers side, AND my PCV Port is on the passenger side of my carb...

TIMSPEED · 03-05-2004, 11:56 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73
Is that cork on your firewall??

No, a piece of sandpaper. Hahaha, my dad put it there when the firewall rusted a hole around the heater core, and since this was HIS truck and he died, I WILL NOT remove that jerry-rig fix. Sorta, keeping his touch on the truck.

toytruck · 03-06-2004, 01:01 AM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1FaastC10
[B]

why not just bolt it to the head where its supposed to go?

there are enough wires going to the starter to begin with, doesnt make much sense to add more. besides, grounding it to the starter, all you're really doing is grounding it TO the block THROUGH the starter.

Well Gee. You got this big pos batt. cable going to the starter wouldn't you want a nice big ground cable there too. Makes your starter roll over alot better.

ocbaud · 03-06-2004, 03:00 AM

where should i run my ground strap since i have alum. heads?

toytruck · 03-06-2004, 03:06 AM

electricity still flows through alum.

PHOENIX · 03-08-2004, 06:05 PM

Damn all them comments had me rolling.
BTW: Did you get the strap installed?

Mine looks pretty nasty from all the oil that has leaked on it in the past. Can you buy them new from the dealer? Are there different lengths? How much do they cost?

TIMSPEED · 03-08-2004, 08:30 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
Can you buy them new from the dealer? Are there different lengths? How much do they cost?

I got a new one from Napa Auto Parts for $6, they had 12", and 18" lengths...trust me, GET THE 12"!

*1FaastC10* · 03-08-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally posted by toytruck

Well Gee. You got this big pos batt. cable going to the starter wouldn't you want a nice big ground cable there too. Makes your starter roll over alot better.

since when the starter is bolted to the engine, the entire mounting face of the starter is its ground, you're just as well off to put it where it belongs. you're not going to get any noticable gains by putting it directly on the starter. not to mention making the starter easier to remove/replace in the future, and routing the cables is 100x easier. ever had to replace your positive cable? its a b!tch to say the least.

1985K10 · 03-08-2004, 10:32 PM

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Originally posted by toytruck
electricity still flows through alum.

True...Aluminum conducts electricity much better than steel, most over-head power lines are aluminum.

**N2TRUX** · 03-08-2004, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73
Is that cork on your firewall??

I thought it was a piece of a roofing shingle.:p

corn · 03-08-2004, 11:41 PM

A good heavy flat braided ground strap from the frame to one of the bell housing bolts will work better than using an insulated cable & having it melt against the headers...corn

The Dude · 03-09-2004, 12:08 AM

so did the ground strap fix your problem?

TIMSPEED · 03-09-2004, 06:53 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
I thought it was a piece of a roofing shingle.:p

Good Eye Ken! That's actually what it is!

TIMSPEED · 03-09-2004, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Dude
so did the ground strap fix your problem?

Didn't seem to make a difference, no. But at least I know THAT'S not my problem now, so one less thing to worry about.

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03-05-2004, 05:49 PM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	ok...it's CUT, and I don't remember EVER cutting it, so HOPEFULLY when I replace it today, it will fix some of my small electrical problems.... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-05-2004, 07:38 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Dont hook it to that spark plug wire __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

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03-05-2004, 09:40 PM	#8
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03-05-2004, 10:26 PM	#9
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	since we're nitpicking, who puts PCV on the passenger side? guh-heyyy mike

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03-06-2004, 01:01 AM	#14
toytruck 5-7 dropped 87 CC Dually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay city mi Posts: 326	[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1FaastC10 [B] why not just bolt it to the head where its supposed to go? there are enough wires going to the starter to begin with, doesnt make much sense to add more. besides, grounding it to the starter, all you're really doing is grounding it TO the block THROUGH the starter. Well Gee. You got this big pos batt. cable going to the starter wouldn't you want a nice big ground cable there too. Makes your starter roll over alot better. __________________ I rather be in my 77 Sanger Picklefork Jet Hydro!

03-06-2004, 03:00 AM	#15
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	where should i run my ground strap since i have alum. heads?

03-06-2004, 03:06 AM	#16
toytruck 5-7 dropped 87 CC Dually Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: bay city mi Posts: 326	electricity still flows through alum. __________________ I rather be in my 77 Sanger Picklefork Jet Hydro!

03-08-2004, 06:05 PM	#17
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Damn all them comments had me rolling. BTW: Did you get the strap installed? Mine looks pretty nasty from all the oil that has leaked on it in the past. Can you buy them new from the dealer? Are there different lengths? How much do they cost? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

03-08-2004, 11:41 PM	#22
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	A good heavy flat braided ground strap from the frame to one of the bell housing bolts will work better than using an insulated cable & having it melt against the headers...corn

03-09-2004, 12:08 AM	#23
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	so did the ground strap fix your problem?



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